Colac Community Notices and School Arts Event
A Colac gathering awarded first aid certificates to 30 Home Nursing students after a session led by Dr. Gibbs and Mrs. Meredith. The column notes street drainage needs cleaning, Remembrance Day activities, and a complimentary patriotic evening at the Victoria Hall with speeches by local MPs. It also reports a Murray Cod catch at Colac Lake, a hospital accident, and various local fund drives and auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Merearth
Colac
St. Johns Association
Meredith
Afl
Mra J. G
Ohmione
Morrison
Mim KB Morrison
Wolaloof
Ele Agricultural High School
Mot Stuart
Mrs Wiggs
Western Blar Co
Peg Away
Miss Hearn
Mpetition
Barlow
Miss Duckworth
Stuart
Hearn
M'Kay
Tommy
M. G. Grauon
Bong
Mimses Duckworth
W. Mur
J. J
Meniford
MHLA
Victoria Hall
Messrs
4. Rodgers
HF. Richardson
Mlc
D. «Man
Mla
JG. Johnstone
Coluc Lake
Rapong Creek
W. Walker
T. Stephens
A. Jane
John's Ambulance
Colac Railway
M. Neagle
W. Corrigan
J Todd
A. Gaylord
H. Tinvlord
Id Homen
W. Willis
Id Lamprell
J. Moloney
Trew M'Ponald
H. Higgs
J. Olea
Blackburn
Tie Railway Ambulance
Mewcastie
Sear
War reports and manpower questions from the Spectator
The Spectator notes German guns wrecked and Bulgarian supplies seized. Two enemy munitions depots blown atwart Babes. It questions whether unmarried men will respond to conscription and suggests voluntary enlistment remains dominant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macuipe
Daramvt
Atuart Babe
London “Spectator
Dcclares
Spectator
Zeppelin Disaster Report Emerges From Brussels to Amsterdam
Travelers arriving in Amsterdam from Brussels say four airships exploded near Namur on Wednesday. The steamer Liverpool carrying cargo to Rotterdam for the Betian Relief Commission was damaged near Kentish Knock and sinking feared. Crews reportedly saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Brussels
Namur
Liverpool
New York
Rotterdam
Betian Relief Commission
Kentish Knock
Thames
Save'l
Novel French Folios Claim English Nobles Lost in Battle
The Paris Figaro reports that over 60 members of the English senuitity have fallen in battle. It adds that England may be proud of her noblemen, reflecting on the wartime losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris “Figaro
Kuwa
Figaro
England
Russian Tax Proposals Signal Higher Taxes and Monopolies
The Russian Government plans income and land tax increases and broader indirect taxes. Aimed at boosting revenue, the package contemplates a military tax and new special taxes on wines and revolvers. Imports are expected to yield a surplus of £62,000,000 and state monopolies on tea coffee and matches are discussed.
Greek and Allied Forces Face Baltic Submarine Threat
A Berlin dispatch reports a cruiser Drewen and a torpedo boat sunk by a submarine in the East Baltic. British transports aim to land deep war materials, armored cars, motors, and heavy guns as Austro Germans and Hungarians reinforce the frontier. Repercussions loom as Greece reportedly contemplates a firm attitude toward Germany, with Greek responses kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Drewen
East
Baltic
Kaloniea
Ttim
Beech Forest Sports Meeting Raises Funds for Presbytery
A Beech Forest gathering at Lie Oitebley Park last Friday benefited the local Presbytery building fund. Despite a 10 day public holiday reducing attendance, Rev. Father Davin presided with W Fleming and J Larcas assisting. The program featured dances, a concert, and a ball, with numerous races and feats including boys and girls under 12 and 16 events, log chopping, and high jumping, amid lively competition and a strong local turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Oitebley Park
Fom
Father Davin
Mesars W. Fleming
J. Larcas
Brown
W. Brown
M Fry
Fry
D. Brown
A. M'Kenzie
I. Wray
L. J. Wottrell
T. M'Crickard
B. Meehan
J. A. Grant
Bottrel
J. Grant
X. Maxwell
H. Dirres
E. Young
Wera. Bhd
J. Gram
Foran
AHL Maxwell
W. Maxwell
Ecr
Wer
Richardson
Bird
J. Foran Oung
Warfingtos. Ee
Wounded and Missing Names On Victorian War Roll
A long list from Victoria details 42 names including Pte. W. J. Hall and Lieut. E. J. Gaynor with statuses WOUNDED and MISSING. It notes many soldiers from Melbourne and regional towns and mentions a serious railway accident near Newstead and ambulance training at Colac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACTSO
W. J. Hall
Gree Vale
F. Saunders
Merbein Pia
J. Shepherd
Tongala Pie
W. B. Glimpses
Melbourne
Ted
Wourds
J. Wisewould
Jindirwick
A. Hichardson
Coleraine
W. D. Thomson
North Fitaroy Med
HLNEM
B. G. Hamison
Middle Creek
Walsh
H. Wisewoul
Jindwick
M. White
Camberwell
E. J. Gaynor
Melbourne Q
A. F. Wainwright
F. J. Ballantyne
Parkville
E.W. Bannister
Richmond
Albert Park Pte
A’ward
Sassafras
Allison
Toorak Ne
Atkinson
Ballarat
G Ho Bergman
Wentworth
Fandringhins
Telrlucgan
Riehanond Vie
Perrusen
Rodina Warrah
Fitewerald
Steathmerton Te
Goodrich
Laonugwaorrs Pte FW
Harned
Woedherigs
Pha Muses
Abbotsford
Mavmun
Fitgrey
Hal
Warrngen Bint
Heeking
Melbowurre
Dayseatornd
Pee Ho Helder
Gdenferris
Jinks
Johmston
Take
Jones
Ricmond
Mutherden
Taty
Tentie
Kneehone
Northeate
Ararathee
Lewis
California
JF Longin
Brunswick
Tees
Warren A
Firbiy
Mure
Asterten
M'Farlane
Crater
Abeokin
Sewteen
Bo Mees
Kimelman
Peer
Murra
Geehone
Mmanibe
Mendis
Heid
Tieoed
Radler
Terone
Fliers
Smitheram
Smith
Bronswick
Soith
Mildura
Mt Blevenson
Sao
Them
Gannorkhurn
Thomas
Mordistice
Thempman
Tendigy
Teomer
Shepparton
Boa Pohl
Hawthorn
J Borne
Fragmented travel notes amid rain drenched landscape
The text describes uncertain impressions of a region with mentions of rain, hills, and mountains. It notes visitors exploring scenery and hopes for fine mountain views, though the writing is garbled and hard to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Som
Harrow Groupe
Beech Forest
Western District Factor Kins Co operative Prod icr Cr
The half yearly general meeting of Western District Factor Kins Co operative Producers Ltd was held in Warrnambool on the 3rd instant. Mr T Migoulough presided as a creamery accounts report for six months to October 30 showed a profit. a proposal urged the government to introduce early-year cream grading and ensure good quality deliveries. Directors later appointed Mr Middlemiss manager of the farm produce branch. he has long experience in Victorian and interstate trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iriner Ltd
T M‘gilough
Werriambow
Fee
Wr PL Crowe
Custer
Mus
J. Rankin
Celac
Orrl
Glenorminton
Middlemiss
Victoria
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Ray Croft
M'‘Kean
Kmas
Caden
Biel
J. G. Johnstone & Co
Hewilsg
Etsate
Blale
Dietrich
Sielbourne
Mallarat
Crowes
Forrest
Lressy
Porcy Blundell Co
National Library of Australia
Nankervis
Gibbs
Ustoms
Geoffrey Power
Colaclas
Defence
George Power
Gallipoli
Power
Colac Cowlfier
Southers Councy
Patrick Quinn
Hill
Amoun
Royal Victorian Nurses
E. E. Read
Colac Hospital
Emtul
Geelong
Horsham
Sais Tae Blawell
Manageae
Shopper
Colac District Hospital
Edward Murphy
Colac Derrying Company
Wilson
Baturday
F. Parkes
J. Woods
W. Sydenham
A. Hetheras
T. W. Hancock
de W. Foster
A. J. Handley
Pouterray
Wendouree
Mercantile
Albert Park
Aerospice IL
Sonesuch
Lassie
Dixie HW
Una
J. Morrison
Milk Fond For
Jo Wynne
Tlne Improvementa
Cleo
Glenoralston
Queensland
Australia
Calcutta Rangoon
Kuruchee
Singapore
Australian Imperial Forts
Colav
Memra J. Fulton
J. F Parkinson
Pearce
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Beeac Tennis Club
Pr. Hicks
Sinka
Astikh
Goo Lay
Kune
GHEER
Reuter
Athene
Azain
Reece
Beech Forest Sports
Beech
Finn
Apulia
Western District Factorkins Co-Operative Prodicr
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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